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S: (n) superposition ((geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another)

S: (n) deposition, deposit (the natural process of laying down a deposit of something)

S: (n) principle of superposition, superposition principle, superposition ((geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest)
S: (n) superposition ((geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide)

S: (n) placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement (the act of putting something in a certain place)

S: (n) stratification (the placing of seeds in damp sand or sawdust or peat moss in order to preserve them or promote germination)
S: (n) juxtaposition, apposition, collocation (the act of positioning close together (or side by side)) "it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors"
S: (n) interposition, intervention (the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others)
S: (n) orientation (the act of orienting)
S: (n) planting (the act of fixing firmly in place) "he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway"
S: (n) implantation (the act of planting or setting in the ground)
S: (n) repositioning (the act of placing in a new position)
S: (n) set (the act of putting something in position) "he gave a final set to his hat"
S: (n) superposition (the placement of one thing on top of another)
S: (n) fingering (the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument)
S: (n) superposition ((geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide)